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Ana had no intention of covering for Tyler. She was there to reveal
everything and disrupt whatever
existed between Naomi and her son.
âWhat were you guys talking about?â Naomi asked, peeking through
the partly open door.
Olivia turned first, her face turning pale. Tyler followed, and he
frowned.
Ana glanced up and smirked. âWell, why donât you take a guess?â
Olivia sensed trouble brewing. She reached for Ana's hand. âPlease,
don't do this to her. Don't hurt her... please!â
Her plea was barely audible, but Ana heard it clearly. She smirked
triumphantly. Her only goal was to teach Olivia a lesson she wouldn't
forget, and it seemed to be working just as she intended.
Ana's expression softened slightly as she replied, âFine then. Seeing
you so distraught, I'll do you a favor just this once. Go inside and keep
your sister company. I'll stay out here.â
Releasing Anaâs hand, Olivia stumbled back.
Ana turned to Tyler, locking eyes with him in a tense exchange. âI
suppose there's no need for me to talk to Naomi today,â she said with
a confident smile before leaving.
Feeling as though sheâd been caught in a scandal, Olivia looked at
Naomi, still flustered, What could she possibly say now?
Naomi was still waiting for an explanation.
Approaching Naomi calmly, Tyler spoke up, âWe had a disagreement.
Did Ana upset you?"
Naomi's expression gradually relaxed. âI... No. She was just sitting
there without a word. I mean, what can she possibly do to me while I'm
in this state?â
Olivia's greatest fear was Naomi overhearing Anaâs words, but judging
by her sister's reaction, it seemed she had only been mildly startled.
Taking Tyler's hand, Naomi confessed, âI... I feel a bit uneasy.â
He squeezed her hand. âDonât be. I'm here with you.
Naomi sighed, looking fragile as if a gust of wind could knock her
over.
Tyler enveloped her in a comforting hug. âIt's alright now.â
Watching them, Olivia felt a pang of unease. She couldn't understand
why Ana would say such things, nor why Tyler hadn't objected.
After a moment in Tyler's embrace, Naomi beckoned Olivia closer.
âCome here, Olivia. Don't just
stand there.â
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Olivia approached her a little apprehensively. Naomi, about to say
something more, noticed the bracelet on her sister's wrist.
Tyler followed Naomi's gaze, observing quietly for any reaction.
Olivia had not noticed Naomi's attention until it was too late. She
covered the bracelet with her other hand and stammered, âEr, this?
It's...uh...".
Naomi appeared surprised. âDid Maisy give you that? Have you been
to the Harrises'?"
Before Olivia could respond, Tyler intervened, âYes, my grandmother
gave it to her during a visit.